word
Curare
Kyoo-RA-ray
/ˌkjuːˈræˌreɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
curare
Dictionary meaning
A toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles.
Examples
- Curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction.
Synonyms: tubocurarine
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